Monday, September 11, 2006

Last week we drove over to a friend's farm and (in between taking pictures) picked out a new Suffolk ram lamb to breed with our flock this fall. This handsome young fellow was born in the spring, and we are all very excited about him, especially since his father is from one of the best Suffolk flocks in the country. He is currently residing in a luxurious, grassy pen where he receives two special snacks a day, all the fresh spring water he can drink, and plenty of attention. His accommodations include a private hut and 360-degree views of good looking wool. He is settling in well, but of course he'll be much happier once he gets to go to work.

Hide little Cary haha! I had a "bucket calf" that wasn't even supposed to live, and she was accidentally bred too soon--before she was even grown up. All the neighbors told my ex-husband to abort the calf and I begged him not to, to let her have it. She had it by herself, overnight...and has had many beautiful babies since. Anyway...I think I got very lucky with her turning out so healthy! Hope the ram works out!

Okay, I have been absent for the last two weeks and have finally caught up. What a handsome fellow. I will need his fleece next spring when you shear! My goodness that's a very nice color and that will make a fabulous sweater!

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